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I'll Drink to That! What is your favorite beverage to have with a cigar? Juice? Cola? Beer? Port? Single Malt Scotch? This room is for the discussion of beverages, especially alcoholic beverages that go well with cigars! |
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05-12-2006, 04:15 PM | #1 |
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Pyrat Rum "Pistol"
Thought I'd try my hand at alcohol reviewing
Pyrat Rum "Pistol" Origin: Road Bay, Anguilla, British West Indies Appearance: Red-tinged butterscotch, gold sunset sky. Aroma: Very concentrated English toffee and clover honey drizzled over orange and grapefruit peels. Alcohol scent was very subdued, even sniffing from a snifter. Flavor: Very reflective of the aroma. Combined the sweetness of toffee and honey with the tartness and bitter edge of citrus peels. Drier than most rums, with a strong grapefruit finish with slight woodiness. Very soft and drinkable with a nice bite to it. Summary: People have said this is a flavored rum, and by the aroma and taste, I thought the same. But searching the internet for information on this rum revealed absolutely NOTHING saying it's flavored! Very surprizing how strong this rum is with citrus flavors without any flavoring. A true testament to how multi-varied alcohol can be. It's not for everybody, since some might not enjoy such a strong citrus taste in their rum, but I find it enjoyable for an aperitif. Let me know what you think...can I cut it as an alcohol reviewer? |
05-12-2006, 04:41 PM | #2 | |
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05-12-2006, 04:48 PM | #3 | |
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05-13-2006, 09:35 PM | #4 |
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You will find the citrus flavor is from the oranges they make it with.
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05-14-2006, 04:14 AM | #5 | |
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05-14-2006, 03:44 PM | #6 |
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I find it very similar to the XO. Pyrat rum is different and I find it an interesting change of pace not offensive to me, just different. I would not put this in the category of flavored rums like mango, pineapple, or coconut rum. Those are really fruity and the orange/spice flavors in the Pyrat are subtle but still feel that it should be labled as spiced or flavored. I ended up buying a half dozen bottles when it was on sale for $7.99. I find the flavors mix well with cigars.
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05-15-2006, 06:04 AM | #7 | |
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05-15-2006, 11:11 AM | #8 |
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Are you suggesting that there is nothing other than molasses in Pyrat? If so then is it aged in flavored casks? Hey I like the stuff and have sampled many premium aged rums and nothing has a taste like the Pyrat rums. Most premium rum is aged in bourbon barrels. Anyone know how Pyrat is aged?
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